Colleges Near Dakota

Colleges and universities near me in the Dakota, Minnesota area

There are 27 colleges within 100 miles of Dakota enrolling a total of 103,987 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Minnesota with a population of 323, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Dakota. The nearest college is Viterbo University in La Crosse at a distance of 9.8 miles from Dakota. Driving time to these schools from Dakota should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Carleton College in Northfield which is ranked #39 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Wisconsin La Crosse enrolling 10,274 students. In terms of affordability, Mid State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,179 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Dakota.
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Viterbo University
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La Crosse, WI

Viterbo University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 2,456enrollment
  • $23,257net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1240SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

10 miles from Dakota

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Western Technical College
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La Crosse, WI
 

Western Technical College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,872enrollment
  • $9,297net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

9 miles from Dakota

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University of Wisconsin La Crosse
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La Crosse, WI

University of Wisconsin La Crosse

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 10,274enrollment
  • $13,130net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

10 miles from Dakota

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Globe University La Crosse
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Onalaska, WI
 

Globe University La Crosse

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 145enrollment
  • $18,759net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

9 miles from Dakota

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Minnesota State College Southeast Technical
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Winona, MN
 

Minnesota State College Southeast Technical

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,923enrollment
  • $16,172net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.63Avg GPA

15 miles from Dakota

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Winona State University
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Winona, MN

Winona State University

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

  • 6,154enrollment
  • $18,187net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1270SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

17 miles from Dakota

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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
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Winona, MN

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Private 4 Year

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  • 4,133enrollment
  • $22,843net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

19 miles from Dakota

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Luther College
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Decorah, IA

Luther College

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,610enrollment
  • $25,734net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1075-1330SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

47 miles from Dakota

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Rochester Community and Technical College
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Rochester, MN
 

Rochester Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,482enrollment
  • $12,971net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

53 miles from Dakota

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Crossroads College
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Rochester, MN
 

Crossroads College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 96enrollment
  • $18,320net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

56 miles from Dakota

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University of Minnesota Rochester
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Rochester, MN
 

University of Minnesota Rochester

Public 4 Year

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  • 630enrollment
  • $12,613net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1058-1331SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

55 miles from Dakota

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Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar
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Calmar, IA
 

Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,355enrollment
  • $7,097net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

57 miles from Dakota

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Minnesota School of Business Rochester
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Rochester, MN
 

Minnesota School of Business Rochester

Private 4 Year

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  • 126enrollment
  • $18,956net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

58 miles from Dakota

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Globe University Eau Claire
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Eau Claire, WI
 

Globe University Eau Claire

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 106enrollment
  • $19,847net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

59 miles from Dakota

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Chippewa Valley Technical College
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Eau Claire, WI
 

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,364enrollment
  • $10,302net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

61 miles from Dakota

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University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
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Eau Claire, WI

University of Wisconsin Eau Claire

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 10,104enrollment
  • $15,000net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

61 miles from Dakota

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University of Wisconsin Stout
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Menomonie, WI

University of Wisconsin Stout

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 7,234enrollment
  • $15,510net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

73 miles from Dakota

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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
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Fennimore, WI
 

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,710enrollment
  • $10,027net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Dakota

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Western Technical College and is 9 miles from Dakota. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Western Technical College are $4,636 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Western Technical College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.